Yes, this is the only decent Asian grocery option in North County. No, it is not worth it. North County is severely lacking in the diversity of their gastronomy scene and their grocery stores reflect that. You'd have to drive either to Irvine or Mira Mesa for Asian markets. 88 Ranch (not to be confused with 99 Ranch) is definitely your most viable option here. It's a mid-size store and the selection is decent. All the usual produce, snacks, and such are available here. The kicker is the price. Everything is so expensive! I'd definitely recommend only stopping by if you're in a pinch with no other options. read more

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I come here specific ingredients and I can always find the sauces, noodles, etc but the produce selection is lacking and overpriced. The store is always clean and organized but there is a definite odor from the meat and fish. The service at the fish counter is fine. They will do whatever you want with your fish,etc. The prepackaged veggies are good for hot pot and I don't mind paying more since they are prepped read more

3 to 3.5 stars overall. I rate 4 stars as it's the only decent Asian market in North County. I hadn't been to 88 ranch for about a year and prices went up huge time!! It's still somewhat more affordable than regular supermarkets and their selection of produces is large. I have been living 12 years in Asia, so I cooked Asian-French fusion pretty much every day. 88 Ranch has everything to fulfill my Asian food cravings without having to drive down to Mira Messa! A huge plus for the live blue crabs (7.99/lb) and the live crawfish! 88 offers everything for the perfect seafood boil.... You'll find a large selection of Asian veggies (locally grown, see my photos), noodle and sauce you want as well as snacks and drinks (kids love shopping at this place!) The staff is very friendly and helpful. I never faced long lines at the register. Place is cleaned, organized and well packed. Recommended! read more

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Asian market in North County with easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere. It wasn't too crowded when I went on a Sunday afternoon, and the prices were mostly decent. They have a good selection of fresh produce, meats, seafood, snacks, and kitchen essentials. A convenient one-stop shop for Asian groceries! read more

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Good Asian market alternative to ranch 99 located in Oceanside, North County, which is 15-20 minutes from our house versus 25-30 minutes Going to Mira Mesa ranch 99. I find it more convenient and they have pretty much quality produce from ginger, garlic, greens, spinach, taro leaves, taro root, and other fresh Asian herbs. Prices are a little bit pricier than ranch 99 I would say 20 to 25% higher in cost, but is more convenient here for last minute Asian sauces, proteins, and vegetables and produce. They have a full Service fish counter that has fresh fish that they will fillet and or fry for you, fresh shrimp, in all types of sizes, grabs, various types of fish, and other seafood products. They stock many types of sauces from Korean to soy to Japanese. Plenty of parking market is clean and well stocked, great desserts, and various types of Bakery items as well. read more

A great good-enough Asian market that will hit most needs.. However, their smaller fresh produce section is their Achilles heel. I dred going down to 99 Ranch on a weekend because it's always so crowded. And that fish smell... 88 Ranch is clean and well organized. Selection was satisfactory. - Good parking read more

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For north county to have an Asian market, I knew I had to come check it out! Normally I would drive down south to resupply my ingredients but if there's somewhere closer I may need to change where I shop! I've been to the Temecula location and already significantly more impressed with this location. It felt much more open and brighter. Everything is easy to navigate to and organized. Prices are also super competitive to their San Diego counterparts, normally most items would be more expensive in north county. If I had more time and a plan, I would want to get more frozen items and possibly items from the seafood counter. read more

I was relieved to find an Asian market close by but I'm afraid I will just have to make the 45 minute drive to San Diego's H Mart or Zion market. We have gotten food poisoning from their meat (especially pork) few times, and their quality is lacking- like their garlic, which has black spores you can't see because they're bundled tight into a pack of 5. Their kimchi went bad (which you also can't tell because they're sealed) so I ended up wasting about $50 because the food was inedible. Can't get a refund or anything so just have to take it as a pricey lesson. Also, you have to pay to use their carts. The last few times I went, the person ringing me up was rude too. It's not even you get what you pay for, because they are on the higher side of pricing as well. All in all, would not recommend. read more

This is great place. Many exotic fruits etc. Clean great Asian chops, tea, fish shop but mostly veggies and fruits.

I'm so excited to find a really good Asian market in North County so I don't have to drive down to 99 Ranch all the time. They have all the major things that you need. They have a huge meat section and fish section. I love that it's clean and smells good. Parking is very easy. Prices seem in line with everything else. I will still have to drive down to Nijiya or 99 Ranch for a certain specialty items, but this makes it a lot easier on those days when I just don't want to drive down there but I want to cook some legit Asian meals for dinner. My first visit there that sweet cashier gave me a bottle of Sriracha as a gift! read more

I wanted to make pho at home and found this little Asian market gem in Oceanside. They have a pho spice packet for a few bucks, which was a little challenging to find, but it did the trick! They also have produce, meat, bones, etc...and everything you might need! Not to mention probably way too big of a selection of fish sauces, but you can never find too many ;) If you're looking for an Asian market in the North County, this is the only game in town! read more

Very nice market! Fantastic selections and a fish counter. Very organized and clean. Friendly cashiers. My new favorite

This reminds me of my years in and around Hong Kong. It's huge, has everything Chinese, fresh seafood, fruits and vegetables. Tanks of crabs, fish, lobster, even alligators on beds of ice. It's a little unkempt, no big deal! The place gets plenty of customers so by the end of the day, it's pretty untidy. If you don't want to see what you are eating in its raw or living form, don't go near the meat, seafood or poultry section! There are also Chinese stores, about a dozen, inside the building, for Chinese snacks, a Chinese traditional pharmacy and jewelry and clothes. A fun place to look around read more

I moved to Vista recently, and was so sad because I was close to Convoy and 99 Ranch, so I'm spoiled. This place, however is a little slice of heaven because it's exactly like down south! The building itself is fairly small, but the selection is varied and has lots of aisles despite that. One thing is that I don't think I've seen anyone behind the counter of the frozen fish or meat section in the back, so I'm not sure when they have the butcher there. But it's great to have somewhere in can pick up fermented soybeans or kimchi or pork feet. It's rarely busy, and has ample parking out front. I think only once did we have to wait in line for checkout. I love coming here for produce, as some of the items like the carrots are HUGE. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

This is the cleanest most organized Asian grocery store I have been to. I was really impressed. That's all I wanted to say. Lol. read more

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Pretty good close to the vista area, good spot they got the mango ice cream that looks like the fruit, and a lot of other good stuff

This place will have the Asian ingredients you need but it's sketchy. The blue crabs dying in a box is gross. The deli where they cut & serve meat, should not pass inspection. The service is okay. The ambiance is not good. read more

This store is very clean and well organized. Their selection of vegetables and fruit is a little lack luster. However they make up with it in quality. Their veggies are also on the pricey side than other Asian markets. They also have a great selection of meat and sea food. They range from octopus, to clams, to unique cuts of beef or chicken, which are becoming increasingly harder to get a hold off. The store is small and a little underwhelming, but it will get you what you need in a pinch. I would give it a 3.5 but a 4 will do. read more

This is the best Asian grocery store for the north county without going all the way down to San Diego area!

3 stars only because when I went on Sunday, late afternoon, I noticed, I assume, a manager (older Asian lady) yelling at an employee (non Asian) outside as he was at the store carts. I believe her demeanor and behavior was beyond unprofessional and unacceptable. Other than the nonsense that I personally would never let slide had I been an employee - the store has almost everything I needed. read more

I wanted to love 88 Ranch. I really did. North County doesn't exactly have an abundance of Asian markets, so I was ready to roll in here like it was the promised land. And it's... fine. Like, knockoff-handbag-from-a-street-vendor fine. It looks like a 99 Ranch at first glance, but once you're inside, you can tell something's missing. The selection is fine. You can get your sauces, noodles, frozen dumplings, and random snacks you forgot you needed. But the prices? Kind of rude. I don't expect rock-bottom prices, but I also don't want to leave wondering if I just paid luxury tax on a bag of bok choy. It's clean, it's organized, and it'll do in a pinch. But if you've ever been to a real 99 Ranch, this one feels like the version your cousin told you was "just as good" but somehow doesn't hit the same. Still, in North County, beggars can't be choosy -- and if you need your Asian grocery fix without driving to the moon, 88 Ranch is your spot. read more

Fresh selection of food and kitchen tools. I always like coming to the market and swing what's new.

This might be the worst Asian market I've been to. But beggars can't be choosers, and this is possibly the only authentic Asian market in the area. They are a much smaller version of Ranch 99. Imagine a Trader Joe's version where you'll find most things you need, but have a limited selection of them. For example, you'll find a handful of moon cakes for mid autumn festival, and a handful of candied New Years sweets. Seasonal items are right on the shelf by the entrance. Despite it's limited selection, I'm glad to have an Asian market in Oside. read more

88 Ranch Market - Garden Wafers $1.69 each - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great selection of shrimp chips and other chips and cookies. Employee took time to recommend products to me.

So close to our house and its so nice to have an asian supermarket that sells such a variety. Lines move quickly at the register. We also buy fried fish here, you go to the fish counter and ask them to clean and fry for you, takes about 20 mins or so. And its always fried perfectly. We've always seen this place stocked and shelves are nice and clean. read more

88 Ranch Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oceanside, California

It's nice to have an Asian market in the area albeit it's on the small end. They have a great selection of dried goods and sauces but their produce section is not only lacking but extremely overpriced. I went in on Saturday (2/19/22) and bought a drink. Normally I don't really pay too much attention to the expiration dates of these drinks but I really should have. It had already expired a few days prior. Seeing that it was just a few days, I finished it anyway because obviously I wasn't going to go back for a few dollars but I do think markets should do a thorough check on what is expiring on their shelves. Overall, it's not a bad market and certainly convenient to have in the area but definitely pricey for the quality. read more

88 Ranch Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oceanside, California

Business operating during the pandemic, "thank you" Review #29 so close, I can swing by 88 Ranch Market's to re-stock my freaky kitchen a couple of times a week. all my pantry staples: Red Boat Fish Sauce, Sriracha, and Healthy Boy's whole line. pork belly, head-on shrimp, nice variety of fresh fish, and lots of stock pot options (pigs feet, cow feet, chicken feet and necks). they no longer carry live blue crabs (might be seasonal but I'm guessing they're too hard to keep alive and have a really short shelf life after they go claws up). fresh rice noodles for my Thai stir-fries and carry a wide variety of fresh Asian herbage, mushrooms, fruits, and veggies. it's a major plus that they're a LOT closer than Clairemont Mesa. read more

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This is just what we needed here in north county! I love 88 Ranch. It's beautiful & clean & has a great selection of produce, fish, meat, and shelf items. There's essentially an entire fridge dedicated to apples. Apples! Big, beautiful, color coordinated APPLES. And Korean pears, so many exotic fruits... I mean, it's bomb. I also come here for my seafood. I grill or bake whole fish almost weekly, and I love coming to 88 for the selection. Can't beat the prices & freshness. The butchers will gut the fish for you too if you like. So happy to have this nearby; definitely beats the drive down into San Diego! read more

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It's really nice having an Asian supermarket nearby! They don't stock as much as what you'd find at 99 ranch or seafood city, but there's definitely find a good variety here. There was one instance where I found a (small) spider hiding in one of the fruit cups I got my kids in the fridge section - but other than that everything here is pretty legit. I mainly come to buy snacks for friends and family as care packages. If you're doing the same then this place is perfect! Oh! They also have an area in the back whee they can clean and fry fish, so if you're into that then this might be a game changer. read more

It's not the best but there's nothing else in North County! I really wish 99 Ranch just open one in North County instead of another one one exit from Clairemont one. No common sense! First, this is an ASIAN market. You will not find "American" products here. If you're looking for that go across the street to Albertsons. Second, this is a small space. It won't have everything like big ole 99 ranch. Just think of this as the D+ version of 99. It's more expensive, less variety and less things. Third, they do have all the necessity of making an Asian dish. Like hot pot! They have all vegetables, nicely wrapped. You can find bok choy, rau rum, Napa cabbage, root vegetables, all sorts of mushrooms, Thai basil, coriander and basics like mint, cilantro, bean sprouts it s, etc. go Saturday, lots of options, Sunday things are gone! Forth, they do have a variety of fish! Any fish and some live blue crab. See pictures for fish counter. They also gut for you and they can also fry the fish. The meat counter is okay, all you need though for Asian dishes. Fifth, all the other basic Asian items, like plate and silverware, small bakery section, huge Asian soft drinks, spices, three ladies rice, balut eggs, and even fresh banh cuon. Definitely not the best, but it's all we got in North County. Beats driving 20 miles to H Mart in Mira Mesa, only 2 miles from home! read more

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Finally I went to check it out! And finally a Sprouts-sized market for asian foods in North County! I'm not familiar with 88 but I've heard about the temecula one. I was thinking it would be similar to 99 ranch since the names are similar but no, it's different. It's more like an all-round Asian market including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese foods, as compared to the more Chinese-centric, Taiwanese-owned 99 ranch. I also shop at Asian 101 in San Marcos and the Chinese owner felt the same way. This store has a lot of different asian items, but if you're hoping to find something very Chinese, or very Japanese or Korean, you might not get it here. If I have to pick, it'll be more Chinese-Vietnamese. So, as a pure Chinese, it wasn't quite satisfying for me to shop here, but it's close. The best part I liked about it was its cleanliness. It didn't smell like fish or rotten meat. The items were also organized. The selection of meat was quite good but the seafood department could be a little more extensive. Also some of the aisles were narrow. There was traffic jam at the corner where the leafy vegetables were and it was kinda chaotic especially given it's covid times. Same for the area where the seafood counter was. People were waiting and I was trying to maneuver my cart around the crowd... Parking was plenty as that area wasn't packed especially with restaurants were doing takeout only. There was no shopping cart collection station so you'd have to return the cart to the store entrance. Overall not bad and I'd shop there if I need something and don't want to drive to 99. read more

They don't have a telephone that is functioning A sign of poor customer service and operating read more

I have come here a few times and its overpriced. The tags aren't always accurate so be careful. The vegetables and meats are priced like other asian markets, but everything else is expensive. Its convenient if you are in the area and dont want to drive to Clairemont for what you need. The store is kept clean, but there aren't enough carts for people. the employees dont seem happy to be there. overall, its not a bad place. if i happen to be on the 78, i usually stop here to grab some things. If you aren't in need of items, or willing to drive, i would suggest going to 99 ranch market. they have a larger selection and weekly sales ads. Depending on where you live in north county, it can be considered far away, which makes 88 ranch a better price point. read more

88 Ranch Market - Dumplings - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've read a lot of complaints about this place and I suppose many of them are true, but for me, I'm really glad we have an asian market of this size so close to home. They sell a lot of things that you just don't get at Albertsons. Ever since I learned how to make my own Pho, I come here every other week for bean sprouts, pho spices, MSG, noodles, etc. I love that they always have Thai basil, mint and other herbs in small packages. Maybe these are "pricey" but to me, $1.99 for a large package of mint is not expensive. My one complaint is the fresh mussels they sometimes put out. The last time I purchased a container, many of the mussels were dead and the ones that were left were not fresh tasting. So "freshness" here is hit-or-miss but overall I'm still quite happy this store even exists up here deep in Oceanside. read more

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Nice to finally have a proper Asian market in N. County. Don't have to go all the way down to Clairemont or Mira Mesa for everyday basic Asian ingredients. They could provide more consistentcy with product availability, but the pandemic may be cause for that. The store layout is good, shelves and floors are clean, and aisles are organized. Not much to be said about the staff, most Asian markets don't care about customer service with a smile. Just need to get the job done. Overall, glad to have a store like this finally up in the north county. read more

After numerous drives into San Diego for Asian food and grocery stories this was a blessing to find 15 min away. Not only was the store so beautiful, clean and organized it was so easy to find everything I wanted and more. Even for someone who is unfamiliar with many of the Asian products the labels and placement of the items made it easy to figure out. I was able to find specialty produce I typically only find in Hawaii. The staff was so friendly and the aisles were so clearly marked. Although, this is a small store compared to the H mart or ranch 99 it still had everything we needed to make all our favorites. I am So excited to have found this gem and can't wait to go again! read more

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Pros: -Decent variety of products, good that they are up here and could save a trip down to Convoy St -clean compared to other Asian grocery stores -would stop by Sun afternoons and cashier line typically quick Cons: -overpriced Asian veggies -deceiving herbs... I got a bunch of cilantro that appeared fresh! I would store in properly like usual and the next day the inside of the bunch withered. My bunnies knew it wasn't fresh and did not consume the cilantro when it is typically their favorite herb read more

While i liked this spot as the old Fresh & Easy I like it even more as an 88 Ranch. It's clean, it's tidy, the prices are good. My only gripe is the no return policy and a few items they don't carry (sawtooth, xo sauce, fresh chow fun noodles) I'd say the breakdown of products is probably 10% Chinese, 15% Japanese, 20% Thai, 20% Filipino, 20% Thai, 15% Vietnamese, so it's a good mix and i cook a little of everything. Being Filipino we had a few options for ingredients like Lita's, Mission Asian Market & Filipino Depot without having to drive much further to Mira Mesa or San Diego for things. Cooking at home a lot more due to the pandemic things i get on a regular basis here are green papaya for tinola and salads, galangal & kaffir lime leaves for tom yum, katsuoboshi for miso soup, squid, seaweed salad, milk tea, shrimp chips. read more

No longer giving them my business. DO NOT SHOP HERE. THEY ARE PROFIT-DRIVEN and don't care about customer service. My kids accidentally broke a bottle of seasoning I've never tried before. I immediately went in to ask for a new bottle. The store manager gave a smug and asked, "well is it our fault that this broke?" I said, "I'm not blaming you, but can you write this one off and can I get a new one bc I wanted to try this brand and I don't want to buy another one without knowing if I'd like it." They still refused and said, you still need to buy another one bc I didn't break it in their store. It broke outside their store in the parking lot. Never had I had any issues like this before in other supermarkets, they would replace the items no problem with question. I will be taking my business to Mira Mar, even though it's an extra 15 min drive it's worth it bc they have more selections and I don't have to compromise my brands. read more

88 Ranch Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Oceanside, California

10/25/20 - The first time I came here was back in October, but decided to write a review now. They have the staples that I need to make a great few dishes, but it lacks a lot of options as far as vegetables and meats go. The deli market is non-existent and I still feel like I have to make my drive down to Mira Mesa or Clairemont for additional asian markets, but I am hoping that with enough support of this market, they will start to expand on their products and their offerings. I did like that the place wasn't wreaking of fish or meat, and I did like that I was able to get some of the produce that I needed, at a discounted price in comparison to other local markets. read more